Whether you call them difficulties, obstacles, problems, or dysfunctional behaviors, the effect remains the same. Any action we take that leads to an undesired conclusion we should have expected is a dysfunctional action. We should recognize that any aspect of our athletic process that does not lead us toward positive thinking, belief in ourselves, and ultimately success, is an aspect that needs to be changed. Many of our dysfunctional behaviors will eventually go away as we grow older and more self-confident, but by that time we are likely to be finished with our competitive athletic career. By removing these dysfunctions, we can begin to approach our fullest potential right now.
